The all-electric Tesla Model S midsize premium sedan debuted in 2012 and since then has had mainly software updates. To provide more insights, here are five fast facts about the latest Tesla Model S...

Addressing concerns of electric vehicle (EV) owners and prospective buyers or lessees about range anxiety, speed, flexibility and ease of operation, both high-end Tesla Motors, maker of the Model S luxury electric car, and Nissan Motor, maker of the Leaf compact EV, last week announced programs to alleviate some worries about both battery charging and battery replacement in the U.S. market.

This week, Elon Musk, head of Tesla Motors, U.S. luxury electric vehicle (EV) maker, announced plans to accelerate the process of expanding a network of fast-charging stations to allow drivers of Tesla's luxury Model S EV to travel between Los Angeles and New York.

When Motor Trend magazine named the electric 2012 Tesla Model S its "Car of the Year" this week, it was the first time that a vehicle without a traditional combustion engine has won the award in the 64 years since the publication began handing out awards for automotive excellence.

Tesla has revealed its new Supercharger quick-charging system, with six locations in California. The Supercharger stations are designed exclusively for use with Tesla's Model S sedan, a 7-passenger luxury electric model that recently went into production.

CriticalKnowledge:World's first mass-produced all-electric vehicleSeats 7 passenger: 5 adults and 2 children17-inch infotainment screen3G wireless connectivitySingle electric motor with a 1-speed transmission45-minute quick-chargeThree battery options offer up to a 300-mile rangeScheduled for production in late 2011IntroductionTesla Motors is a startup automobile manufacturer on track to be theworld's first mass producer of environmentally-conscious electricvehicles. Founded in 2003, the first model introduced by the SiliconValley-based company was the Tesla Roadster. Currently in production,the small 2-seat Roadster shares its platform with the Lotus Elise.However, it has been heavily reworked with new lightweight body panels,an electric powertrain, and a battery pack for all-electric operation.The Model S is the second model from Tesla. It was designed by Franzvon Holzhausen, formerly Mazda'sNorth American director of design,following his familiar Nagare ("natural flow") theme. Significantlylarger than the Roadster, the 5-door sedan was originally code-namedthe "WhiteStar" during early development. In early 2009, the new Tesladebuted as the "Model S" concept. With seating for up to 7 passengers,the all electric 5-door is planned for production in late 2011.

Automotive dealers who provide satisfactory vehicle servicing can turn their customers into advocates for the brands they sell, according to the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Customer Service Index (CSI) Study.

Europe’s annual gathering of automakers in Geneva, Switzerland, showed a clear focus on performance, exclusivity, and electric drivetrains. On the pages that follow, we provide highlights of the show’s debuts.